Maple Leafs Make Key Lineup Changes Ahead of Vegas Clash

TRENDINGTNF preview: Bucs-CowboysNFL Week 5 NFL picks vs. spreadCaitlin Clark on Fever futureRays troll Yanks after sweepDodgers return to NLCSStory byStory byMaple Leafs Make Key Lineup Changes Ahead of Vegas ClashRyan O’HaraThu, October 8, 2026 at 7:18 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesTST Best Bets: October 8, 2026The Vegas Golden Knights return home tonight to play the Toronto Maple Leafs.The Sporting TribuneMaple Leafs vs Golden Knights Prediction, Picks, NHL Odds for Thursday, October 8Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights prediction, including picks and odds for October 8.Action NetworkGavin McKenna stuns Predators with first NHL goal, spurs Maple Leafs comebackThe Toronto Maple Leafs took a big step back from a competitive standpoint last season, but that could ultimately lead to a massive leap forward. No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna will one day be tasked with leading this franchise past its longstanding Stanley Cup Playoff woes and into genuine title contention, but for now, he is just trying to […] The post Gavin McKenna stuns Predators with first NHL goal, spurs Maple Leafs comeback appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsMaple Leafs' Gavin McKenna Reveals His ‘Welcome to the NHL’ MomentToronto's No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna finally scored his first points, including a goal, during Tuesday's victory over the Predators.Athlon SportsMaple Leafs Provide Several Positives in OT Win over PredatorsThe Toronto Maple Leafs provided plenty of bright spots in their thrilling 5-4 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. The post Maple Leafs Provide Several Positives in OT Win over Predators appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs Rookie Silences Critics With First NHL GoalToronto Maple Leafs’ first overall pick from the 2026 NHL Draft, Gavin McKenna, scored his first career NHL goal on Tuesday in the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators. McKenna failed to find the scoresheet over Toronto’s first three contests, but racked up both his first goal and point on Tuesday. McKenna […] The post Maple Leafs Rookie Silences Critics With First NHL Goal appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs' Gavin McKenna Makes ‘Weekly Sleepover’ Joke After First NHL GoalThe Maple Leafs erased a three-goal deficit against the Predators with 18-year-old rookie Gavin McKenna helping them.Athlon SportsMatthews scores OT winner, McKenna gets his first NHL goal, as Maple Leafs beat Predators 5-4TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews scored with 14 seconds left in overtime and had three assists in regulation and the Toronto Maple Leafs erased a three-goal deficit in a 5-4 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna — with his first as a professional — John Tavares and Jack Roslovic had the other goals for Toronto, which got 21 saves from Anthony Stolarz.Associated PressMaple Leafs Make Unexpected Decision With Sergei BobrovskyThe Toronto Maple Leafs face off against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, trying to even their record at 2-2-0. Coming off a disappointing 3-2 loss to the hands of the Ottawa Senators, head coach Jim Hiller decided to make a change in the crease.The Maple Leafs are deciding to put Anthony Stolarz in the net […] The post Maple Leafs Make Unexpected Decision With Sergei Bobrovsky appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYGavin McKenna scores his first NHL goal... and it's a beauty!The Leafs' first overall pick is finally hitting his stride.HockeyFeedMaple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna Snipes Home 1st NHL GoalFor the first time since 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery, and the rights to select with the first overall pick; they used the pick on Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna.While McKenna had gone pointless in each of his first three NHL contests, that wasn’t the case on Tuesday […] The post Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna Snipes Home 1st NHL Goal appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYThe Hockey News Morning Skate: Larkin's Red Wings Return, McKenna Milestones, Marchand's Injury ScareIn this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Gavin McKenna's two-point effort for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Dylan Larkin's return tot he Detroit Red Wings' lineup, Brad Marchand's injury against the Los Angeles Kings, and more.The Hockey News'It Was Pretty Special': Gavin McKenna Feeling The Love From Maple Leafs' Fans, Teammates React To His First NHL GoalIt was a big night for Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna on Tuesday in a 5-4 overtime win against the Nashville Predators. The 18-year-old's teammates and head coach react to him scoring his first NHL goal and assist.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs Rookie Gavin McKenna’s First NHL Goal, Fans and Pundits ReactFans and pundits reacted after Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna scored his first NHL goal in Toronto's 5-4 victory over the Predators. The post Maple Leafs Rookie Gavin McKenna’s First NHL Goal, Fans and Pundits React appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNHL Fans and Pundits Reacts to Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna’s First GoalFans and pundits reacted after Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna scored his first NHL goal in Toronto's 5-4 victory over the Predators. The post NHL Fans and Pundits Reacts to Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna’s First Goal appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMitch Marner’s Next Revenge Chance Arrives vs. Maple LeafsIt’s become almost a colloquial term at this point, the idea of a revenge game. A player goes against his former team, and that’s what people have begun to call it. Of course, it isn’t really that simple for most players, like Mitch Marner when he takes on the Toronto Maple Leafs. There are a […] The post Mitch Marner’s Next Revenge Chance Arrives vs. Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY'Future Superstar': Social Media Reacts To Gavin McKenna's Breakout Performance For Maple LeafsToronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna picked up the first two points of his NHL career against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, and fans had plenty of praise for him on social media.The Hockey News'It Felt Longer': How Maple Leafs' McKenna Survived His First Week Under The MicroscopeThe first week of Gavin McKenna's NHL career was capped off with an impressive two-point effort against the Nashville Predators. Before his standout performance, the 18-year-old rookie already got the full up-and-down experience of playing hockey in Toronto.The Hockey NewsGavin McKenna Reacts After Scoring 1st Goal for Maple LeafsToronto Maple Leafs prospect Gavin McKenna shared his reaction to scoring his first goal in the National Hockey League.McKenna, the first-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, was held scoreless in his first three career games. But he got on the board in a big way in his fourth game as he scored a […] The post Gavin McKenna Reacts After Scoring 1st Goal for Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY